Guildhall Chambers stands out as an ‘excellent go-to chambers for commercial disputes‘ and houses ‘specialists in financial services regulatory litigation‘. In a recent case highlight Hugh Sims KC, who heads up the practice, is leading James Wibberley in URE Energy Limited v Notting Hill Genesis, involving a £4m damages claim regarding the alleged wrongful repudiation of an electricity supply contract. Jay Jagasia provides ‘quick, efficient and commercial advice‘ on a broad range of contentious banking work. In May 2022 Samuel Parsons moved to Erskine Chambers.
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Regional BarGuildhall Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘A good breadth of call from junior to silks.’
‘Extremely good value for the quality of service.’
‘A set of high quality barristers.’
‘Solid strength and depth within chambers.’
Clerking
‘The clerks always respond promptly. Nothing is too much trouble for Stephen Arnold.’
‘Very good, personable and responsive.’
‘Jordan Yandell has been extremely helpful, always available and commercially minded.’
‘Joe Stayte is a star!‘
‘The clerks are very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient.’
St John's Chambers
Led by James Pearce-Smith, the ‘very experienced‘ team at St John’s Chambers is regularly instructed by individuals and large companies in a wide range of contentious work. Contractual disputes are a core area of expertise for Leslie Blohm KC. Charlie Newington-Bridges is ‘very user-friendly and able to engage very positively with judges in court, helping to turn round difficult cases‘. Natasha Dzameh has ‘excellent understanding of the issues and laws‘, and has a solid track record in representing financial institutions and international companies in cases involving alleged breaches of contract and restraint of trade. Nicholas Pointon is now a senior lecturer at the University of Exeter, and Leslie Blohm KC, as was, was appointed a Senior Circuit Judge in October 2022.
Testimonials
Set
‘A good set with great depth.’
‘User-friendly barristers.’
‘The barristers have all been of top quality.’
Clerking
‘Simon Lyons is very friendly and will always try to fit in any piece of work I send across. He responds promptly.’
‘Paul Bennett and Simon Lyons always respond quickly and are clear on fee estimates.’
‘Simon Lyons and Elizabeth Champion are helpful and responsive.’
Guildhall Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘A good breadth of call from junior to silks.’
‘Extremely good value for the quality of service.’
‘A set of high quality barristers.’
‘Solid strength and depth within chambers.’
Clerking
‘The clerks always respond promptly. Nothing is too much trouble for Stephen Arnold.’
‘Very good, personable and responsive.’
‘Jordan Yandell has been extremely helpful, always available and commercially minded.’
‘Joe Stayte is a star!‘
‘The clerks are very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient.’
St John's Chambers
Led by James Pearce-Smith, the ‘very experienced‘ team at St John’s Chambers is regularly instructed by individuals and large companies in a wide range of contentious work. Contractual disputes are a core area of expertise for Leslie Blohm KC. Charlie Newington-Bridges is ‘very user-friendly and able to engage very positively with judges in court, helping to turn round difficult cases‘. Natasha Dzameh has ‘excellent understanding of the issues and laws‘, and has a solid track record in representing financial institutions and international companies in cases involving alleged breaches of contract and restraint of trade. Nicholas Pointon is now a senior lecturer at the University of Exeter, and Leslie Blohm KC, as was, was appointed a Senior Circuit Judge in October 2022.
Testimonials
Set
‘A good set with great depth.’
‘User-friendly barristers.’
‘The barristers have all been of top quality.’
Clerking
‘Simon Lyons is very friendly and will always try to fit in any piece of work I send across. He responds promptly.’
‘Paul Bennett and Simon Lyons always respond quickly and are clear on fee estimates.’
‘Simon Lyons and Elizabeth Champion are helpful and responsive.’